About DarkSky Colorado

Thanks to DarkSky Colorado’s donors, partners, volunteers and leadership, Colorado has more DarkSky certified communities and open spaces than almost any other state. Learn More

 

Mission

Mission

We are the only statewide nonprofit organization based in Colorado devoted entirely to restoring the nighttime environment and protecting communities and wildlife from light pollution.

DarkSky Colorado is a chapter of DarkSky International and we work toward a time when natural darkness at night is protected worldwide as essential for people and nature.

Vision

Vision

Vision is that the night sky, filled with stars, is celebrated and protected around the world as a shared heritage benefitting all living things.

DarkSky Colorado fulfills the mission of DarkSky International within the geographical area of the State of Colorado.

Background

Background

Since 1988, DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has led a movement to protect the night from light pollution.